HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (PAYROLL)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

REGISTRY DEPARTMENT

POST: HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (PAYROLL)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Social Sciences.
• A master’s degree in Social Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Diploma in Payroll Administration. 
• Certificate in Belina Payroll would be an added advantage
• At least 2 years post qualification of working experience in payroll processing

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Highly computer literate. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees at all levels
• A very good understanding of Human Resources, labour rules, and regulations as well as compliance with the same
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll information

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining accurate payroll records including employee information, earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Generating reports related to payroll data for management review and auditing purposes
• Ensuring that policies, Standard Operating Procedures, processes, and systems are enforced and adhered to in order to maintain the integrity of the payroll system 
• Classifying and verifying monthly salary input mail and documents of University payroll before the capturing process begins.
• Ensuring correct inputting of tax tables and FDS credits and adjustments into the payroll, tax directives, and other credits. 
• Liaising with IT or payroll service providers to troubleshoot system issues and implement necessary updates or improvements.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the data capturing process before the final payroll is prepared.
• Ensuring timely availability of all summary reports for the payment of salaries and monthly reports for statutory payments including NSSA, Pension, PAYE, medical aid, and pay advices (payslips).
• Reconciliations to verify payroll data and resolve any discrepancies 
• Production of deduction schedules for service providers. 
• Performing other duties as assigned.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s), and names and email addresses of three referees to: 

Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format.  The closing date for this advert is 01 November 2024. 

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert. If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.